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Modern Armchairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Design armchair Yomi, in transparent TPU by the French designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Discover Yomi: the fusion of French design and practicality. These armchairs, made from sustainable and eco-friendly materials, brighten up your space with playful and timeless elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

Wonatti Tristan Armchair, Grenn Leather Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Tristan Armchair, Modern Collection, Leather - Trad...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

MW02 design armchair, handmade in France by french designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Olivier SANTINI's "MW02" armchair is handcrafted in France. The sides are made of transparent PMMA, allowing it to blend seamlessly into any style of space. This subtle and airy armc...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

Wonatti Tristan Armchair, Grey Leather Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Tristan Armchair, Modern Collection, Leather - Trad...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Limited edition "Atelier" Yomi design armchair by Society of Wonderland, 7/50.
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Atelier" is the name of the new limited series created with Society Of Wonderland. For MOJOW, she shares her creations to produce two models. American designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

Wonatti Nazaré Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair Navy Blue Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Nazaré Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood, Su...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fur

Armchair Play in velour fabric
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style. Armchair PLAY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Plywood

Wonatti Nazaré Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Orange Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Nazaré Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood, Su...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wonatti Nazaré Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Green Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Nazaré Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood, Su...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mw02 x Nep design armchair, Limited Edition "Interface(s)", handmade in France.
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Signed and numbered edition "MW X NEP" Model identification number MW022314 We all know that street art is a contemporary style that loves to surprise us. The artwork "Interface(s)...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Modern Como Armchair Handmade by JNK
By Jnk
Located in Miami, FL
THE COMO ARMCHAIR, The COMO collection assumes non-standard solutions. Therefore, you can perfectly fit it into an individual project. We will develop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Wonatti Nazaré Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Red Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Nazaré Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood, Su...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wonatti Nazaré Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Brown Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Nazaré Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood, Su...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

NEW armchair in white fabric. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
The Di Nuovo armchair echoes the characteristic lines of 1970s design; it has an abundant and generous shape, with a wide seat and high back. The name in Italian is meant for what this furniture represents to designer Ricardo Antonio, an armchair that welcomes us like a hug. 'Again' every moment, as if it were the first time. Di Nuovo line includes sofa and armchair. It can be upholstered in fabric in the range offered by Legame Italia...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Modern Low Armchair in Argentine Rosewood & Leather or COM by Costantini, Bruno
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Modern Low Armchair in Argentine Rosewood & Leather or COM/COL by Costantini Measurements are 23" W x 21" D x 32" H with an 18" SH as shown. The Bruno Arm Chair...
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2010s Argentine Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Mw05 and Nep limited edition "Passage" design armchair, handmade in France
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Signed and numbered edition "MW X NEP" No. 1/10. Model identification number: MW052309. We all know that street art is a contemporary style that loves to surprise us. The creation t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Credenza Ramón, Special Edition (Centinelas), Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Ramón is a credenza, a horizontal storage unit with a distinctive shape that gives it a concave surface. On the front, it has 4 doors, while inside it houses a pair of drawers and sh...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An armchair with a distinctive two–part shape, the padded shell embraces the huge seat cushions. Its curves are shown off by the total absence of sharp corners and the softness of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Sculptural Black Galaxy Fiberglass Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Contemporary, hand sculpted fiberglass armchair - Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is imagined in a Galaxy finish with a unique composition of gloss black, iride...
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2010s Indian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Design armchair Mw03 "Seven", handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW03 "SEVEN Cylinders" armchair is an exceptional piece, custom-made in France. The chair's sides are made of bronze-colored PMMA. Newly designed architectural shapes, surprisi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italy Contemporary Design Coffee Color Linen Upholstered Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant armchairs totally hand made in Italy and designed by the Italian interior design studio DD Dimore. It has been upholstered in pure linen in coffee color. The shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Linen

Design armchair Mw02 "Jungle", handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level" High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France This MW02 "Jungle" Armchair, limited to 20 pieces, is an exceptional French cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

CHERRY armchair in mustard yellow fabric. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Brazilian designer Ricardo Antonio, famous for his ability to create iconic design pieces, has transformed the organic shapes of a fruit, the cherry, into an armchair, a distinctive ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Design armchair Mw01 "Sun", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Olivier SANTINI's "MW01" armchair, handmade in France, signed MW edition, with the edges of the panels covered in stainless steel trim. The panels are made of yellow-colored glass. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

OVUNQUE armchair in taupe fabric. Ash wood base. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Designed by Brazilian designer Ricardo Antonio, a student of Oscar Niemeyer, the Ovunque armchair features a contemporary design with a solid ash wood frame with clean lines that fra...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Green Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Seat, backrest are in plywood with ext...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It seats two people back to back or one next to each other. Made in Italy Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona cha...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Poltrona CILIEGIA in tessuto rosso. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Il designer brasiliano Ricardo Antonio, famoso per la sua capacità di creare pezzi iconici di design, ha trasformato le forme organiche di un frutto, la ciliegia, in una poltrona, un...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Poltrona CIOE' in tessuto bianco, con base a croce in metallo. By LEGAME Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Progettata dal designer brasiliano Ricardo Antonio, allievo di Oscar Niemeyer, la poltrona CIOE’ si contraddistingue per le sue forme generose che avvolgono chi ci si siede come un a...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mw05 "Gold" design armchair, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This limited edition MW05 "Gold" armchair is a handcrafted collector's piece from France. The PMMA walls of the armchair are adorned with gold leaf. A rare and unique piece that appe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet and Silk Fringes Off White
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Modern Leather Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This pair of modern leather accent chairs are perfect for any living space. The chairs feature natural wood oak arms, sleek powdered black...
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2010s Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mw03 "Seven Blue" design armchair, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW03 "SEVEN Blue" armchair is a unique piece, signed and handmade in France. The glass sides of the armchair are crafted by a French glassmaker. Newly structured, surprising, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Design armchair Mw05 "Big Blue", handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Winner of the DNA Paris Design Awards 2023. No. MW0522 This MW05 "Big Blue" armchair is a unique piece, signed and handmade in France. The glass sides of the armchair are crafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

Mw02 "Gold" design armchair, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW02 "Gold" armchair is a handmade collector's piece from France. The inclusions of gold leaf in the PMMA sides make this armchair a rare and unique piece, appealing to decorato...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other, Gold Leaf

Molteni&C D.151.4 Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on ocean liners and today is a part of Molteni&C's Heritage Collection. A contoured backres...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modern Twins Curved Couch, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved couch and day bed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Mw05 design armchair, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW05 armchair has won the Design DNA Paris Design Awards 2023. Signed and numbered (No. MW052208), it is a handmade collectible piece from France. A rare and unique item, target...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Mw02 "Plume" design armchair, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW02 "Plume" armchair, in a special limited edition, is a handmade collector's piece from France. The sides of the armchair are embedded with white feathers, making it a rare an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

MW02 Cane armchair by Olivier Santini - cane weaving, an iconic code of Dior
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This "Cannage" armchair, in a special edition, number MW022323, is a handmade collector's piece from France. The glass sides of the armchair are engraved and sandblasted by a French ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Molteni&C D.153.1 Leather Armchair by Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
The iconic D.153.1 armchair is a mid-century design by acclaimed Italian designer Gio Ponti. With a high backrest and slight recline, it features a lush fabric mix offering a contemp...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

"Elisa" Outdoor Armchair Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Elisa" is an outdoor armchair, designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Driade, featuring a structure made of steel with protective cataphoresis treatment, finished in black-brown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

"Out/In" Black and White Monobloc Armchair by P. Starck & E. Quitllet for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Out/In" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet and manufactured by Driade, in polyethylene monobloc available in white or black colors with silver a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Molteni&C D.156.3 Leather Armchair by Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
The D.156.3 armchair by Gio Ponti was chosen for the 10th Milan Triennale as an exemplary model of furniture design. Defined by geometric shapes, this armchair is hand-crafted by ski...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

21st Century Type Armchair in Blue Jacquard Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With its wide armrests and soft lines that convey a feeling of reassuring welcome, the Type armchair is the emblem of comfort and relax. An armchair with a timeless style and eclecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Outdoor Manolo Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Manolo easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimen...
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2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Bouclé, Wood, Oak

Papillonne Blue Velvet and Beige Corduroy Fabric Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Papillonne-armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space... If you like the abstract pattern, please con...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery

Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Cream Boucle Fabric
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Bronze

Contemporary Armchair by Hessentia with silver bouclè fabric and ash wood base
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Kiro armchair is characterized by rounded shapes for both back and seat. Its strength is represented by the enveloping structure with the padding partition “into wedges” which gives ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Ash, Wood

Contemporary Fabric Bisou Armchair
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Bisou armchair Dimensions: D 70 x W 65 x H 74 cm Seat height 44 cm Materials: Fabric, solid wood Also available leather.  
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vibieffe 1355 Timeless Walnut Armchair by Gianluigi Landoni
Located in Boston, MA
1355 Timeless chair's appearance comes in a fabric, Mumble 02 (cat.nature), with black piping and a Canaletto Walnut Frame. The cover is conveniently removable for easy maintenance a...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Steel and Velvet by Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Matrice side chair is a side chair designed around the imprint. The imprint created by the interaction between two materials, a ductile and a soft one. Inspiration from Gabriele Basi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Steel

William Lounge Chair, Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design. We bring our own interpretation of a classic archetype that will bring you a nost...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Wool

21st Century Dahlia Armchair in Brown Jacquard Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fabric and colour. The two founding themes of the fashion Maison are among the main peculiarities of the Dahlia armchair, a piece of furniture with contemporary lines that takes insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, De Sede, Jaime Hayon, and Philippe Starck. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $4,833.

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